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January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study found that ostrich antibodies targeting dihydrotestosterone and 5α-reductase, when combined with antibodies against harmful skin bacteria, may effectively promote hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia cases.
This study found that applying ostrich antibodies against DHT and 5α-reductase generally promoted hair growth in 16 of 17 participants with androgenetic alopecia after about three months of treatment.
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January 2018 in “Health” This report describes the development of a low-cost method to mass-produce ostrich antibodies, which were shown to alleviate allergic reactions and demonstrate therapeutic effects in conditions such as atopic dermatitis, acne, and pollen allergies, potentially providing an alternative to steroids or antibiotics.
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September 2023 in “Laboratornye Zhivotnye dlya nauchnych issledovanii (Laboratory Animals for Science)” This review highlights the emerging IgY-technology, based on extracting antibodies from bird egg yolks for passive immunization, noting its commercialization potential for treating diseases like dental caries and celiac disease, and pointing out its underappreciation in Russia.
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February 2019 in “PLoS Biology” This research found that feather pattern formation in birds is regulated by a mechanochemical system involving fibroblast growth factor and bone morphogenetic protein signaling, which is altered in the flightless emu and ostrich.